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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.96, 1,874.10 and 1,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.96, 1,874.10 and 1,150.28 is: 1,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.96 : 1,874.10 = 1,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.96/1,874.10 = 1,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.96x = 1,874.10 × 1,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.96x = 2,155,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,739.75/1,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.41

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